- There wasn't much trade activity in the league during the days leading up to the deadline as several teams still believe they're in contention for a wildcard spot, if not a division title. RP Huston Street was shipped out of Kyoto to Scotland, where the Rebels lead the World wildcard chase. 3B Miguel Cabrera left Philly to go to his original team, Halifax, who lead the North by 9.5 games. The Sailors also sprung for disappointing pitcher Elron Ubardo from Baltimore to give them some depth in their rotation. Osaka, now a half game back in the Far East and 7.5 back in the wildcard, picked up RP's Brock Landers and Robert Rohrbaugh. Baltimore continued to pick up prospects and draft picks with their second trade, shipping RP Erasmo Ramirez to Euro division leader Paris.
- OSA did themselves no favours this week, dropping 2 games to SCO and managing a split in their 2 games with PAR. The Ronin bullpen threw 19 IP, giving up 13 R in 4 games. The Ronin are hoping for a sweep in their next series, 3 games v IRE.
- SJ, idle at the deadline and content with their roster, has a huge 13 game lead over second place SAV. The Senadores did drop 2 of 4 to HAL and BED this week, with staff ace (and former Sailor) J Niemann taking a pounding in game 2 v HAL, giving up 13 hits and 10 ER in 6.2 IP.
- Remember when ATL used to be good? The Flyers are now the 3rd worst team in SLB. "We're not as bad as our record," said Manager Tony LaRussa. "We've had some horrible luck and I've done a poor job ... in letting my coaches make some decisions. We'll be back next year for sure. We're hoping Zito comes back next season as well to provide some veteran leadership."
- BAL has won 4 straight, defeating division rival ATL and then PHI for another 2 wins. "We've got the Sabers in our sights and a second place finish would be a huge morale boost to these young guys", said 40 year-old RF V Guerrero. "And we're not losing too many guys this winter so I like our chances for next year too."
- Various media reports out of New York have hinted at an unhappy clubhouse in Bedford. After leading the North for most of the season, the Crunch have fallen back but still lead the wildcard chase. "They can't blame it on injuries", said a division rival scout. "So they're pointing the finger at one another and it isn't pretty. But when you keep Milton Bradley on your team like they have, you're asking for trouble."
- IRE has won 7 straight and is now tied for last in the Euro basement with LON. Over the cap of 64M, the Invaders can't afford another cap hit with a last place finish. 1B B Johnson, hitting .315 with an .881 OPS so far this season, will likely not make in back on the field until next spring. He ruptured his achilles tendon getting out of the batters box in the top of the 1st v PAR on Monday.
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